RU2407577C2 - Combined holder of gym apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine, sport. ^ SUBSTANCE: invention refers to apparatuses stimulating physical exercise on muscles of an individual during trainings. There is described a gym apparatus having a lot of advantages, including the possibility of a combination of holders for the user and easy mounted on a wall. The combined holder of the gym apparatus is an inelastic resistance device with the combined holder which contains manual holders and a loop. The manual holder and loop can be used as feet holder, or optionally, the manual holder can be used as a hand holder only. The choice of specific auxiliary holder allows to exercise certain parts of body and provides more possible exercises. ^ EFFECT: extended range of technical facilites. ^ 11 cl, 35 dwg

Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The specific embodiments described herein relate to simulators, in particular grippers for a simulator having an inelastic tape that can be easily adapted to perform a wide variety of exercises.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Resistance simulators allow the user to do exercises, creating resistance to the movement of the user's arms, legs or torso. The term “resistance simulator” when used here means a simulator in which resistance is provided by working one muscle against another or working against the user's weight and which may contain elastic bands to provide increased resistance force. More specifically, the resistance simulators that are used here do not contain the significant or additional weight the user is working with. The usefulness of these devices depends, in particular, on the simplicity with which the user can perform various types of exercises, the range or number of exercises that can be performed on the device, and the simplicity with which different users can adjust the device according to their height, weight, by force and / or physical limitations. In addition, resistance training equipment is often lightweight and portable.

Resistance simulators having elastic bands typically restrict the movement of the user's arms and / or legs or the movement between the user and the support structure. Elastic exercise machines can be small, even portable, but have limited usefulness, which follows from their resistance characteristics, which depend on the length and elasticity of the elastic tape. As a consequence of these characteristics, elastic bands are useful in a certain range of lengths, thus limiting the variety of exercises for which they can be used. In addition, it may not be possible to use the same device for the same exercise for different users due to differences in their height, weight or strength. Thus, in order for the elastic simulator to be generally useful, that is, it can provide a full range of exercises or be suitable for different users, many easily interchangeable elastic bands are required. The prior art device is not known that would provide the ease of use necessary to be generally useful in a wide range of exercises.

Another limitation of elastic simulators with resistance is that the resistance is not constant and increases with increasing strain, and also tends to decrease sharply when the user reduces his effort. While this characteristic of resistance provides a compact design, this is a problem since the resistance experienced by muscles during more natural types of exercises, such as running, swimming, etc., is not reproduced. Another limitation of elastic devices is the inability to support a wide range of user weights - typically devices are only adapted to support the resistance created by the user's muscles. This creates significant limitations on exercises that can be performed using an individual elastic device. For this reason, elastic devices should be used in a limited range of positions, further limiting the user's training.

In another type of resistance simulator, an inelastic tape is used that can be fixedly mounted, for example, on a door. These devices can address some of the limitations of the elastic devices discussed earlier by using inelastic tapes that can be attached between the door and the jamb. One of these devices has a fixed-length tape attached to the door through a block system that allows the user to exercise by moving his arms in opposite directions. Some of the devices of this type have a pair of fixed-length tapes attached to the door. Both types of these devices have limited utility due to their fixed length and the set of exercises for which they can be used.

There is a need for a resistance simulator that is easily adjustable so that it can provide a complete workout for any user, including adjustments that allow a wide range of positions and exercises to be obtained, and which provides resistance to the user's movement in a form that is useful for training.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment, the simulator comprises an inelastic portion having grips of various types. A device, which may include an anchor for fixed mounting to a stationary object, can preferably be adjusted in a range of lengths, which can provide resistance from almost zero to the total weight of the user's body.

As used herein, the noun “capture” includes any device that can engage with a part of the human body, i.e. can be attached in such a way that the user can transmit a force, preferably equal to part or all of its weight, to the grip, and the verb "grab" used here refers to the action of coupling the device and part of the human body. When used in a simulator, the grip attaches to other elements that allow power to be transferred to another object, including, but not limited to, a fixed support, a device that can store or release energy, such as an elastic cord or spring, or another part of the body. Grips include devices that may be surrounded by a part of the body, such as a flexible loop or hook, or which may surround a part of the body, such as an elongated element, which may be suitable for hand grip. In this context, an element that can be captured is an element that can surround a part of the body or be surrounded by a part of the body and has a size and configuration that allows the transfer of forces from the user to the capture. A “manual grip” is a grip having dimensions suitable for hand grip.

For the purposes of the present invention, the term “comprising” and its derivatives used herein are non-limiting terms that define the presence of the indicated features, elements, components and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unspecified features, elements, components and / or steps. The foregoing also applies to words having a similar meaning, such as the terms “including,” “having,” and their derivatives.

In some embodiments, the grip on at least one end of the inelastic portion is in the form of a combination of grips, so that the user can exercise, for example, supporting either an arm or leg.

In some embodiments, the simulator comprises an inelastic part having at least one end, a manual grip attached to the specified at least one end, and a loop attached to the specified end, while the simulator is adapted to support the weight of the user by using a manual grip, loop or any combination of them.

In some embodiments, the simulator comprises an inelastic part having at least one end, a manual grip attached to the specified at least one end, and a loop attached to the specified end, while the simulator is adapted to support the weight of the user by using a manual grip, loop or any combination of them. The simulator further comprises a manual grip having a rigid portion with dimensions suitable for the hand, and a loop with dimensions suitable for the leg.

In some embodiments, the simulator comprises an inelastic part having at least one end, a manual grip attached to the specified at least one end, and a loop attached to the specified end, while the simulator is adapted to support the weight of the user by using a manual grip, loop or any combination of them. The simulator further comprises a manual grip attached to form a single unit to its end.

In some embodiments, the simulator comprises an inelastic part having at least one end, a manual grip attached to the specified at least one end, and a loop attached to the specified end, while the simulator is adapted to support the weight of the user by using a manual grip, loop or any combination of them. The simulator further comprises a manual grip and a loop attached to it with the formation of a single whole.

In some embodiments, the simulator comprises an inelastic part having at least one end, a manual grip attached to the specified at least one end, and a loop attached to the specified end, while the simulator is adapted to support the weight of the user by using a manual grip, loop or any combination of them. The simulator further comprises a manual grip and a loop attached removably to the manual grip.

In some embodiments, the simulator comprises an inelastic part having at least one end, a manual grip attached to the specified at least one end, and a loop attached to the specified end, while the simulator is adapted to support the weight of the user by using a manual grip, loop or any combination of them. The simulator further comprises an adjustable length loop.

In some embodiments, the simulator comprises an inelastic part having a hand grip at both ends attached to each end and a loop attached to the end, the simulator being adapted to support the weight of the user by means of a hand grip, loop, or some combination thereof.

All specific embodiments are provided above. However, despite their previous consideration, only the claims (and not the present summary) define the invention (s). The above and other options will be clear to experts from the following detailed description of preferred options with reference to the attached drawings, and the invention (s) is not limited to any of the specific options described.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a schematic front view of one embodiment of the simulator, mounted between the door and the door jamb.

FIG. 2 is a schematic partial sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1, showing a simulator mounted between a door and a door jamb.

FIG. 3 shows a user performing a top-level exercise on the simulator of the embodiment of FIG. 1.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of another version of the simulator.

5A and 5B are views of the anchor part of the simulator shown in FIG. 4, where FIG. 5A is a perspective view and FIG. 5B is a section along line 5B-5B.

FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of an elongated element of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 having two extension mechanisms and two hand grips.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing details of the gripper and extension mechanism of the embodiment of FIG. 4.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken along line 8-8 of Fig. 7, showing a manual grip.

Fig. 9A is a perspective view showing details of the loose sleeves of the embodiment of Fig. 4.

FIG. 9B is a sectional view taken along line 9B-9B of FIG. 9A, showing details of a cam buckle and attaching unstrained sleeves thereto.

10 is a schematic top view of an alternative embodiment of an elongated member having one elongation mechanism and two finger grippers.

11 is a schematic sectional view along line 11-11 of a finger grip embodiment shown in FIG. 10.

12A-12D are schematic drawings illustrating one embodiment of elongation and centering of the simulator, where FIG. 12A shows an initial configuration, FIG. 12B illustrates an increase in length of an elongated member, further shown in FIGS. 12B 'and 12B', FIG. 12C shows the application of force to the shorter shoulder of the elongated element, and Fig. 12D shows the application of force to the grips during exercise.

13A-13C are schematic drawings illustrating one embodiment of elongating and adjusting a simulator having different shoulder lengths, where FIG. 13A is an initial configuration, FIG. 13B shows the application of force to one of the pairs of shoulders, and FIG. 13C shows the application of force to the grips during the exercise.

Fig.14A depicts an alternative embodiment of an anchor that can be used to attach the simulator to the rail or handrail, and Fig.14B depicts a simulator attached to the rail using an alternative embodiment of the anchor shown in figa.

Figs. 15A-15I illustrate the poses of a user using the simulator version to perform exercises, where Fig. 15A shows an exercise: legs resting on the legs, fixed from behind by the feet in the arms of the simulator, are pulled face down from the support on the arms. figv shows an exercise: squat on one leg, with the emphasis of the other leg against the wall and pulling up on the hands, the hands of which are fixed in the grips of the simulator; on figs gymnast, while his back to the wall, simulates immersion in water in a group; on fig.15D in a standing position on his knees facing the wall, the gymnast pulls the arms of the simulator down; on fige in the supine position and with emphasis on the hands, the gymnast lifts the legs, whose feet are fixed in the grips of the simulator; on fig.15F in the supine position, the gymnast lifts the hips, when his hands pull down the grips of the simulator; on fig.15G, facing the wall, the gymnast is trying to raise his hands, holding on to the grips of the simulator; on fign in the supine position and with his feet resting on the wall, the gymnast, holding his hands on the grips of the simulator, tries to pull himself up and group; on figi shows an exercise in stretching triceps.

Figa and 16B illustrate a variant of the simulator for performing exercises with one hand, where Fig.16A shows the connection of the handles for performing exercises with one hand, and Fig.16B illustrates the use of the simulator when performing one-hand exercises of the upper level.

FIGS. 17A and 17B show an embodiment of a foot grip attachment attached to the grip of the simulator, where FIG. 17A shows a foot grip held by the toe of a user, and FIG. 17B shows a pair of foot grip attachments, one for each pair grip simulator held by one of the heels of the user.

FIGS. 18A, 18B, 18C, and 18D show a first embodiment of the foot grip device shown in FIGS. 17A-B, where FIG. 18A is a perspective view of the foot grip accessory, FIG. 18B is a bottom view of the foot grip device, FIG. .18C is a side view of a portion of one of the gripping attachment parts, and FIG. 18D is a top view of a portion of one of the gripping attachment parts.

FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19C show an embodiment of a finger grip device attached to the grip of the simulator, where FIG. 19A shows one finger threaded into one of the loops, FIG. 19B shows how one finger was threaded through each of the two loops, and Fig. 19C shows how two fingers were inserted through each of the two loops.

FIGS. 20A, 20B and 20C show one embodiment of the finger grip device shown in FIGS. 19A-C, where FIG. 20A is a perspective view of a finger grip device, FIG. 20B is a top view of a finger grip device 20B-20B, and FIG. 20C is a sectional side view along the line 20C-20C of a finger gripper.

FIGS. 21A, 21B and 21C show a grip attachment attached to the grip of the simulator, where FIG. 21A shows a hand gripping three cords, FIG. 21B shows a hand gripping two cords, and FIG. 21C shows a hand gripping one cord.

FIGS. 22A, 22B, 22C, and 22D show one embodiment of the gripper shown in FIGS. 21A-C, where FIG. 22A is a perspective view of the gripper, FIG. 22B is a top view of the gripper, FIG. 22C is a bottom view of the gripper, and FIG. 22D is a sectional side view along the line 22D-22D shown in FIG. 22C.

23 shows another alternative embodiment of an anchor.

Fig.24 shows the use of the anchor depicted in Fig.23, for mounting the simulator on a tree.

Figs. 25 and 26 show an embodiment of a bracket for attaching a simulator using an enlarged first end of an anchor, where Fig. 25 is a front perspective view of a bracket for mounting a simulator, and Fig. 26 shows the use of a bracket for securing a simulator.

Fig is a perspective view of a first variant of a combined capture.

Fig is a perspective view of a second variant of a combined capture.

The item numbers used in the drawings to show specific components, aspects or features presented here, if they are common to more than one drawing, indicate the same components, aspects or features.

BEST MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Although specific preferred embodiments and examples are described below, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the subject matter of the invention goes beyond the specific options described and extends to other alternatives and / or methods of applying the invention and its obvious modifications and equivalents. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the inventions described herein should not be limited to the specific options described described below. In order to contrast the various options with previous designs, some aspects and advantages of these options are described where necessary. Of course, it should be understood that not all of these aspects or advantages can be achieved in accordance with any particular option. Modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, including, but not limited to, the use of inelastic elements, which are described here as ribbons having a round or some other cross-sectional shape, and / or which are formed of two or more elements bonded together by stitching or gluing, or using various mechanisms to adjust the length of the inelastic element that are known in the art, including, but not limited to, snap buckles, hooks, or winding an inelastic element onto a rigid element. In addition, any at least one feature of any embodiment of the invention may be combined with at least one other feature of any other embodiment of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

Here, an inelastic simulator is described which is supported by the support structure or can be easily attached to it and which allows the user to perform a large number of exercises, easily adjusting the length of the device and then balancing the device when the user transfers his weight to him. Some features will be illustrated below with reference to FIGS. 1-3, which show the design and use of a simulator variant and which do not imply a limitation on the scope of the present invention. Figure 1 is a schematic front view of one embodiment of the simulator 100, which is fixed at point A between the door D and the door jamb J. Figure 2 is a partial section along the line 2-2 shown in figure 1, passing through the door D and showing the simulator 100 on the side, and FIG. 3 shows a user U exercising on the simulator of FIG. 1.

The simulator 100 comprises an anchor 110 and an elongated element 120 having a pair of arms 122, designated as a first arm 122a and a second arm 122b, on both sides of the anchor, as shown schematically in FIGS. 1 and 2. There are a pair of grippers 123 located one on each the end 121 of each shoulder 122, namely, the first shoulder 122a has a first grip 123a, and the second shoulder 122b has a second grip 123b. The elongate member 120 is substantially inelastic and flexible, and has a length S between the pair of grippers 123, and contains a tape, or cord, or other inelastic flexible member and an extension mechanism 135 that allows for increasing or decreasing the length S, as shown by double arrows ΔS.

Anchor 110 is used to provide a fixed attachment point for the simulator 100 and to support the weight of the user when it is applied to the shoulders 122, as shown by arrow F in FIG. 2 and shown in FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the anchor 110 is designed to position the trainer 100 on the door and provide support to the elongated member 120 with an enlarged portion 111, a portion 113, which may be a tape or cord, and an approximately triangular loop 115 for sliding support of the elongated member. By using the enlarged portion 111 on the side of the door D opposite the elongate member 120, the anchor 110 supports the weight of the user when he pulls the grips 123. In addition, the anchor 110 allows the relative length of the arms 122 to be set, as shown in FIG. 1 by the double arrow C. Thus thus, the total length of the elongated element 120 and the distribution of this length between each of the arms 122 can be easily adjusted by the extension mechanism 135 and the tension of the ends of the elongated element. Figure 2 shows the shoulders 122, each of which has a length L.

If there is a supporting structure, such as door D (shown in FIGS. 1-3) or a handrail, stand or other supporting element (not shown), the proposed simulator has a pair of grips for the user to perform exercises using his weight in accordance with the location the user regarding the device, and provides a simple adjustment of the length of the device. As described below, the proposed device can be used for exercises in one of a large number of positions in accordance with the selected adjustable length and according to where and how the user stands relative to the simulator. In general, the user sets the required length of the simulator, settles down on the floor near it, rests part of the weight of his body on the simulator with his hands or feet, and exercises by moving his body with the weight supported by the floor and the simulator. Examples of resting on the floor and the simulator include, but are not limited to, standing on one or both legs, lying on your stomach or back, kneeling or with your hands on the floor, and the simulator supports the user's weight through arms or legs.

In Fig. 3, user U is shown in one of many positions for an exercise, in particular a top-level exercise, with the user's hands grasping a pair of grippers 123, and the user's legs spaced X horizontally from the anchor attachment point A. When attaching to the door, it is preferable that the anchor attachment point A is on the inside of the door (i.e., the door opens outward from the user U) so that the jamb J can support the weight of the user. The user U is shown to deviate from the anchor attachment point A and support part of his weight with the device 100. Obviously, the user U can change the supported weight and thus the resistance of the simulator 100 by adjusting his position relative to the anchor attachment point A (distance X) and length shoulders 122 (length L). User U in FIG. 3 performs an upper level exercise, moving his body in the E direction back and forth from anchor attachment point A. Note that other exercises are possible for the user in this position by moving the user in other directions, the weight of the user being supported by the floor and the simulator 100.

Several embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings. These options are intended to illustrate the invention, and not to limit its scope.

4-9 are different views of another embodiment of the simulator 400. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a simulator 400 comprising an anchor 410 and an elongated member 420. Anchor 410 comprises an inelastic flexible tape 413 having an enlarged first end 411 that is wider than a tape, and a second end that forms a loop 415. An elongated member 420 extends through the loop, defining a pair of arms 422, designated as arm 422a and 422b. Each arm 422 has respective ends 421a and 421b, each of which forms a loop 425, shown as a loop 425a and 425b, to support one of a pair of grips 423, shown as a gripper 423a and 423b. The extension member 420 also comprises a pair of extension devices or buckles 435, shown as buckle 435a and 435b, at each end of the center tape 429, which allow the length of the extension member to be adjusted. Specifically, the tape 429 has a pair of ends 431, shown as 431a and 431b, which pass through the buckles 435a and 435b, respectively. As described below, the elongated member 420 is substantially inelastic, and its length can be adjusted by one or both buckles 435.

4, 5A and 5B depict several types of anchor 410, with FIG. 5A being a perspective view of the anchor, and FIG. 5B is a sectional view of the anchor along line 5B-5B. As noted previously, anchor 410 comprises an inelastic, flexible tape 413. It is preferred that most of the length of anchor 410 and elongate member 420 be made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven strips of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength, to support the weight of the device user. Preferably, woven stripes include, but are not limited to, fabrics made from nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. It is understood that a single length of flexible material may alternatively contain two or more parts that are sewn, glued, or otherwise attached to each other. Preferably, the length of anchor 410 is from 15.24 cm to 45.72 cm (6 to 18 inches), or more preferably about 30.48 cm (12 inches).

The tape 413 has an enlarged first end 411, which is wider than it, and a second end 417, which is attached to the tape so as to form a loop 415. As shown in FIG. 5B, the tape 413 has an end 502 forming the core of the first end 411. Since one of the intended applications of the anchor 410 is to secure the simulator 400 between the door and the jamb, preferably the end 411 includes materials that are soft enough not to damage the wooden door or door frame, but strong enough to support the weight of the user. One option, soft but durable, is shown in FIG. Specifically, the end 502 of the tape is partially surrounded by a casing 505 with a recess and a cushion 507 that covers the end of the tape and the housing. The end 502 of the tape can also be held inside the end 411 by gluing and sewing the end of the tape to the casing 505 and the cushion 507 and by closing the cushion with at least one seam 509. The tape 413 passes into the first end 411 through the slot 504 in the casing 505 and the slot 501 in cushion 507. In a preferred embodiment, the first end 411 is approximately 8.89 cm by 6.35 cm (3.5 ″ by 2.5 ″) and is oriented approximately perpendicular to tape 413. It is also preferred that casing 505 be made of high-density closed-cell foam, and the 507 pillow was made reinforced from felt and contained seams 503. Alternatively, a second tape or piece of other material may be sewn, glued, or otherwise attached to the end of the tape 413 to form the end 502. In another alternative, the casing 505 may comprise another rigid element, such as a plate of metal or hard plastic to increase the rigidity of the end 411 of the tape.

An elongated member 420 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 6-9. FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of an elongated member, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one of a pair of grippers 421 and corresponding to one of a pair of buckles 435, FIG. 8 is a section along line 8-8 of one of a pair of grippers 421, and FIG. 9A is a perspective view showing the details of one of a pair of buckles and an adjacent tape 429. As shown in FIG. 6, the elongated member 420 has a length S and contains two inelastic portions 427 of the tape, shown as 427a and 427b, the tape 429 and a pair of buckles 435 for length adjustment S. Part of elongated element 420 from each end to the nearest buckle has a fixed length, ie, each of the two parts from one of the pair of ends 421 to the corresponding one of the pair of buckles 435 has a fixed length. Preferably, the length S can be adjusted to allow a wide range of exercises. Preferably, the length S can vary from about 1.83 m to 3.66 m (6 to 12 feet). Also preferably, the elongated member 420 has a width of approximately 3.81 cm (1.5) inches. It is also preferable that the surface finish of the tape 429 and the loop 415 allow the user to easily slide the elongated element 420 along the anchor 410, while at the same time providing sufficient friction so that there can be some misalignment at the two ends 421 without slipping the elongated element through the anchor when user is exercising.

Details of one of the pair of ends 421, including tape 429 prior to grip 423 and buckle 435, are shown in FIGS. 7, 9A and 9B. Buckle 435 is a cam buckle whose construction and use are well known in the art. The buckle 435 is attached to the tape 427, and thus the length of each of the ends 421 is not adjustable. The buckle 435 also slides and grips the belt 429, allowing length adjustment S.

The buckle 435 has a frame 709, a first ribbon bar 705, a second ribbon bar 707 and a user-movable cam 711. The first ribbon bar 705 supports the loop of the tape 427, which is preferably fastened with seams 703. Alternatively, the tape 427 can be attached to the bar 705 through a second element such as another loop-shaped tape or plastic or metal element that loops around the crossbar 705 and provides a place for fastening the tape 427. The tape 427 has an opposite end that is sealed 701 to form loop 425 to secure the grip 423 as described below. The crossbar 707 of the second tape and the cam 711 support the tape 429. It will be appreciated that the use of seams as described herein to fasten the parts of the tapes can be replaced using other fastening methods, such as gluing or fusing the parts of the tape to each other.

The cam 711 is spring-loaded so that in a normal state it holds the tape 429, and under the influence of the user, such as pushing or pulling the cam, it moves, allowing the tape to move. The distance between the cam 711 and the bar 707 is adjusted by the user and the spring in the buckle 435 by pressing the cam 711, allowing the belt 429 to slide between the cam 711 and the bar 707. Thus, the length S can be adjusted by the user by acting on the cam 711 of the buckle 435.

The grip 423 is shown in more detail in section in FIG. The grip 423 has a generally tubular shape with an outer shell 801 and an inner cylindrical tubular portion 803. The grip 801 has a length and outer diameter that makes it easy to grab hold of the grip 423, and is made of material that allows the user to hold it during exercise. A preferred material for casing 801 is high density foam. Part 803 provides a grip strength of 423 and can be made of plastic or other rigid material with a diameter and length such as to match the dimensions of the sheath 801 and provide space for loop 425 to pass through the center of part 803. Part 803 is preferably made of hard and lightweight material such as a PVC pipe.

One of the pair of free ends 431 is shown in more detail in FIG. 9A. Each end 431 is preferably folded back and held in place, for example by means of a seam 901, to form an easily controllable end. The elongated member 420 also includes several sleeves, shown as sleeves 903, 905a and 905b, which double bend around the tape 429 to prevent the ends 431 from moving. Specifically, the sleeves 903 and 905 are located between the buckles 435, the ends 431 and the tape 429. Thus, the sleeves 903 and 905 hold a portion of the tape 429 from the buckle 435 to the corresponding end 431 from moving when the simulator 420 moves. As shown in FIG. 9A, the sleeve 903 is secured near the end 431, while the sleeves 905 can slide along the length of the tape 429. FIG. .9B is a section along line 9B-9B shown on figa, showing the details of the cam buckle and mounting the sleeve 905b. In particular, FIG. 9B shows the crossbar 907, which overlaps the buckle 435, and the tape 909, which is attached to both the crossbar and the sleeve 905b. The tape 909 keeps the sleeve 905b from slipping too far along the tape 429 while adjusting the length of the simulator. Preferably, the sleeves 905b are resilient so that they can easily move and hold together parts of the tape 429.

Although simulator 400 has been described for a particular embodiment, there are many alternatives that are within the scope of the present invention. So, for example, there are many options in which length adjustment is provided, there is a substantially inelastic element in the form of a tape with an easily adjustable length and a balance of the two sides of the element in the form of a tape relative to the anchor. One alternative is shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is a schematic top view of an alternative elongated member 1020 having one cam buckle 435 as an extension device and two finger grippers 4001, and FIG. 11 is a section along line 11-11 alternative finger grippers. The use of a single buckle 435 provides a lighter trainer 400, but results in a shorter length range for the elongated element 1020. The finger grippers 4001 contain four holes 4101 for the user's fingers and allow at least one finger muscle to be trained. The modified finger grippers may alternatively be an “additional” modification of the elongated member 420, allowing the user to switch between finger gripping and brushing.

The balancing and extension aspects of the simulator options are illustrated in FIGS. 12A-120, where FIG. 12A shows the initial configuration, FIG. 12B illustrates the extension of the member 420, further illustrated in FIGS. 12B 'and 12B', and FIG. 12C shows the application of force to the shorter shoulder of the elongated element, and FIG. 12D shows the application of force to the grips during exercise. For purposes of illustration, FIG. 12A shows the intended initial configuration of the attached device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to increase the length S while keeping the length of the pair of arms 422 the same (approximately half S). First, the user engages one or both buckles 435. FIG. 12B schematically shows the result of activating the buckle 435a and lengthening the shoulder 422a, as shown by the arrows in this figure. Fig. 12B 'shows a user U pushing the cam 711 and gripping the end 431, and Fig. 12B' 'shows the user pulling the end 431 away from the cam, as shown by an arrow to shorten the device.

The user then preferably pulls the shorter arm 422b, as shown by the force vector F1 in FIG. 12C. When both arms 422 have approximately the same extended length, the user can exercise, as shown in FIG. 12D, applying equal forces F2 to each grip handle. In practice, it is not necessary that the two forces shown in FIG. 12D be equal, since the application of force to the arms 422 in the direction from the anchor 410 increases the friction between the elongated element 420 and the anchor, ensuring that the indicated lengths are not changed even with some discrepancy between the applied forces. Alternatively, the simulator can be adjusted to make shorter shoulders 422 by tensioning the end 431 to reduce the length S.

In addition to the possibility of equal balance of the two shoulders, you can use the proposed device to provide different lengths of the shoulders for exercise. FIGS. 13A-13C illustrate the extension and adjustment of a simulator 400 having different shoulder lengths 422, where FIG. 13A is an initial configuration, FIG. 13B shows the application of force to one of a pair of shoulders 422, and FIG. 13C shows the application of force to the grippers during exercises. For purposes of illustration, it is assumed that FIG. 13A is the initial configuration of the fixed device and that the user wishes to set different lengths of the arms 422. First, the user preferably pulls the shorter arm 422b, as shown by the force vector F1 in FIG. 13B. The user can then exercise as shown by equal forces F2 in FIG. 13C. In practice, it is not necessary that the two forces shown in FIG. 13C are equal, because, as shown in FIG. 12, since the force applied to the arms 422 away from the anchor 410 also increases, the friction between the elongated member 420 and anchor. This limits the possibility that the shoulder lengths will change, even with some inequality in the applied forces. Adjusting the arms 422 to establish different lengths can be combined with increasing or decreasing the length S by engaging one or both buckles 435.

The scope of the present invention includes various mechanisms for obtaining a fixed anchor attachment point. Thus, it is within the scope of the present invention to provide such a simulator that can be mounted on a door, around a pillar, handrail or pillar, on a hook mounted in a wall, or can be permanently attached to a wall or structure for exercises. For example, FIG. 14a is an alternative embodiment of anchor 1410 that can be used to secure the simulator to a rack or handrail, and FIG. 14B is a variant of the simulator attached to a post using the alternative anchor shown in FIG. 14A.

FIG. 14A depicts an alternative anchor 1410 that includes an adjustable loop 1419 and an anchor loop 1415. As described below, anchor 1410 is an alternative anchor and may, for example, include an anchor loop 1415 for receiving the tape 429 of the elongated member 420 to form a trainer 1400. Adjustable loop 1419 is formed by flexible tape 1411 and cam buckle 1412 as follows. The cam buckle 1412 may be, for example, the cam buckle 435 shown in detail in FIG. 9B. The flexible tape 1411 has a free first end 1414 that is inserted through the cam portion of the cam buckle 1412, for example by threading the tape between the second web bar 707 and the movable cam 711 of the cam buckle 435. The flexible band also has a second end 1418 that is attached to the cam buckle 1412 for example, by wrapping the second end around the crossbar of the first tape 705 of the cam buckle 435 and making the seam 1416 through the double thickness of the tape 1411. The tape 1411, thus threaded through the buckle 1412, forms an adjustable loop 1419, size k This can be increased or decreased by activating the cam buckle 1412 to release the band 1411, moving the band through the cam buckle and releasing the cam. The end 1414 is held onto the tape 1411 by an unstretched sleeve 1413. An anchor loop 1415 is attached to the tape 1411 by means of a seam 1417.

Preferably, most segments of anchor 1410 are made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven strips of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support the weight of the wearer of the device. Preferred woven stripes include, but are not limited to, woven stripes made of nylon, polypropylene or other polymer fibers. It is understood that a single stretch of flexible material according to embodiments of the present invention may alternatively comprise at least two parts that are stitched, glued or otherwise connected to each other.

FIG. 14B shows a simulator 1400 formed from an anchor 1410 and an elongate member 420. The adjustable loop 1413 of the anchor 1410 is tightened around the rack P, for example, by putting on the adjustable loop through the top of the rack and tightening using a cam buckle 1412. Alternatively, the tape 1411 may be removed from the cam buckle 1412, wrapped around the stand P and then threaded through the cam buckle and tightened. In either case, the end 1414 is pulled through the cam buckle 1412, and the adjustable loop 1419 is pulled around the strut P with a force sufficient to allow the simulator 1400 to support the weight of the user.

In addition, the anchor 1410 is attached to the rack, it can be tensioned to support the simulator 1400 around the handrail, pole or other element. Alternatively, the anchor may be attached to a carabiner that is attached to a wall or other structure.

23 shows an anchor 2300 comprising a flexible tape 2301 with a first end 2305 having a loop 2307 held in place by a seam 2311, and a second end 2303 having a carabiner 2304 held in place by a seam 2309, and FIG. 24 shows the use of an anchor 2300 for attaching the elongated element 420 of the simulator to the tree. Preferably, most segments of the tape 2301 are made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven tapes of natural or synthetic material having a strength sufficient to support the weight of the user. Preferred woven stripes include, but are not limited to, woven stripes made of nylon, polypropylene or other polymer fibers. 24 shows a simulator 2400 consisting of an anchor 2300 and an elongated member 420. A belt 2103 is wrapped around a tree with a carabiner 2304 receiving the belt. Loop 2307 receives tape 429, allowing the user to exercise near a tree or other object small enough to be wrapped with tape 2103.

FIGS. 25 and 26 show a bracket 2500 for securing the simulator 400 through an enlarged first end 411 of the anchor 410, where FIG. 25 is a front perspective view of the bracket and FIG. 26 shows the use of the bracket to secure the simulator. The bracket 2500 has a first flange 2503 with a mounting hole 2509, a second flange 2505 with a mounting hole 2511, and a front surface 2507 that extends from the first to the second flange and has a slot 2515 that extends to a face 2513 of the front surface and includes a central slot 2517. In a preferred variant bracket 2500 is made of a solid sheet of metal 2501, which has a bend 2518 in the flange 2503, a bend 2523 in the flange 2505 and bends 2519 and 2521 between the front surface 2507 and the flanges 2503 and 2505, respectively. Preferred sheet thicknesses of 2501 are in the range of 1.27 mm to 2.54 mm (0.05 to 0.1 inch) or more preferably 1.5875 mm (0.0625) inch, and the folds are 2518, 2519, 2521 and 2523 are arranged so that the front surface 2507 is parallel to and separated from the flanges 2503 and 2505 by a distance D of from about 25.4 mm to 50.8 mm (1 to 2 inches), or more preferably 38.1 mm (1.5 inches) ) Mounting holes 2509 and 2511 preferably have a diameter of about 6.35 mm to 1.27 mm (1/4 inch to 1/2 inch), and more preferably about 9.525 mm (3/8 inch).

FIG. 26 illustrates the use of the bracket 2500. The bracket 2500 is mounted on the wall W and held in place by a pair of screws 2601 passing through the mounting holes 2509 and 2511. A portion of the anchor 410 is shown by a dotted line on the right side of FIG. 26, namely, an enlarged portion 411 and a flexible tape 413. Anchor 410 is placed in the bracket 2500, as shown by the arrow. Specifically, the tape 413 slides through the slot 2515 at the face 2513 of the front surface, with the enlarged portion located between the bracket 2500 and the wall W, and into the central slot 2517. The slot 2515 is large enough to allow the tape 413 to slip through it, but not so large as to allow enlarged portion 411 to pass through it. Using the bracket 2500 allows you to install the simulator 400, which was previously shown as a device that can be installed on the door jamb, on any wall on which the bracket can be mounted.

The proposed simulator provides a wide range of exercises. Examples of many possible exercises are presented in the table for the device according to the invention, placed at the top of the door. Figures 3 and 15 illustrate three of the many positions for exercise. In each of these positions, the user selected the length for the simulator 100 or 400, adjusted, as explained with reference to Fig. 12 or 13, located on the floor at the required horizontal distance X from anchor point A, while part of its weight is supported by the simulator. With the weight supported in this way, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 15, he moves his body in the directions corresponding to the type of exercise that needs to be performed, for example, by moving his body to or from the wall or floor, bending his arms or legs while supporting your weight with the simulator or performing other movements that exercise his muscles.

Figures 3 and 15 show the individual poses of the user U, performing many exercises, including upper-level exercises (Fig. 3), pulling up the legs in the grips from behind with an emphasis on the arms (Fig. 15A), squatting on one leg, holding the grips with his hands simulator (FIG. 15B), simulating immersion in water with the hands in the grips of the simulator (FIG. 15C), kneeling, bending the arms pulling the grips of the simulator (FIG. 15D), lying on the back, bending the legs in the grips simulator (FIG. 15E), lying on its back and pulling the simulator grips with his hands, lifting up ep (fig.15F), lifting up the front of a hand holding the simulator grippers (fig.15G) body grouping by pulling the gripper arms simulator (fig.15H) tension triceps (fig.15I). From figure 3 and 15 it is obvious that there are many different types of exercises with the proposed simulator, depending on the length of the device, the location of the body and the method of gripping the handles.

A few basic, intermediate and complicated exercises on the simulator mounted above the door The main Intermediate Complicated Exercises Tension Functions Tension Functions Straight / lateral Bottom row Bottom row with one tension Top row by hand Side lift Pull up Top row with one Front shoulder lift Bending at the top by hand Grouping with Bending down Pull up reverse capture Deviation back with one hand Combination Brush curl Bending at the top with top / back emphasis with one hand Internal rotation Bending down with brushes with one hand Brush rotation Resistance Bending the brush when out central part re-capture Two sided Grouping forearm flexion Back lift Resistance one foot central part Resistance Grouping with Grouping on central part deviation knees Rack grouping Reverse grouping Reverse leg lift Back lift Bicycle Squatting in V- legs / hips Rear axle figurative position Reverse Inclined Hips climb Legs Reverse bike Balancing in V- Squat figurative position squatting Reverse grouping Hips Legs Lunge sitting on Lying down Legs squatting pedaling Lying down Position of struggle Squat on knee bending Sumo fingertips Hips in squatting Lunge a step back position Lunges with one Squatting on one on one leg the parties leg Squatting on one to the other side Caviar rise alone leg Caviar Rise legs focusing another in Jumping training the wall Jogging functions by ski Lunge with a step back Standard bench press diagonally Chest push Jogging functions Cross Shoulder press One-hand press under violation Triceps Stretch angle balance sitting on overhead Chest compression squatting Tension through below (out of capture) the parties Jogging functions Back push-up Triceps push back Triceps Stretching One Arm Concentrated one-handed push Reverse Grouping / squeezing Single shoulder press hands Gymnastic immersion

In addition, the proposed device can be used to perform exercises with one hand, as shown in figa and 16B. In particular, FIG. 16A shows a simulator 400 ′ having interlocked ends 421a and 421b for performing one-handed exercises, and FIG. 16B shows the use of the simulator 400 ′ for performing one-handed top-level exercises.

ALTERNATIVE SIMULATOR CAPTURES

The use of simulators is greatly expanded through the use of a number of grips for the device, in particular alternative grippers, which can be removable (ie, additional or auxiliary devices) or form part of the device that is not removable (ie, are “integral” for the simulator).

In general, several of the grips described herein are attached or can be attached to one of a pair of grips that are part of the simulator, including, but not limited to, grips 123 of the simulator 100, and provide additional gripping, so that the user can exercise by applying forces to various parts of the body, including the neck, all or part of the hand, arms, legs, toes of the foot or heel. Additional grips allow the user to grab, for example, by compressing with sufficient force to maintain their weight and contain devices that can hold the user in a loop or hook when he pulls the simulator. In this context, the term “gripping” part refers to the ability to either wrap around a part of the body and squeeze this part of the gripper, or to pass a part of the body through the loop or hook of the gripper so that the user can tension the simulator and hold the body part in the gripper.

The user can choose whether to exercise him with a pair of grips having the same or different additional devices, or without additional gripping devices. In addition, several versions of the simulator comprise a grip attachment portion for removing the grip of the simulator attachment, such as the simulator 100 or any simulator having two grips, and a portion that can be gripped by the hand, foot, fingers, or other body parts. The use of additional grippers allows the user to create an additional load on the wrist or fingers by providing various gripping methods for the wrist or fingers and allows you to perform additional exercises, such as, for example, with additional grippers for the foot. In addition, a pair of grips can be connected, as discussed with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B, allowing the user to exercise using one additional gripper.

One example of an additional gripper is a foot gripper 1700, which is shown in FIGS. 17A-17B attached to the grippers 123 of the simulator 100. In particular, FIG. 17A shows an additional foot gripper 1700 attached to the trainer 100 and gripped by the toes of the legs T , and FIG. 17B shows a pair of additional grippers for the foot, one on each of the pair of grippers 123, and one of the heels H1 and H2 of the user is inserted into each. Each additional foot grip device 1700 has a flexible loop 1710 and a grip portion 1720. Preferably, the portion of the loop 1710 that extends from the grip 123 is approximately 30.48 cm (12 inches) in length to provide enough space for either the user's heel or the toe inserted in the loop. In the case of an additional gripping device 1700 for the soles of the foot (FIG. 17A) or the heel (FIG. 17B) thus fixed, can be threaded through the loop 1710, and force can be applied to the trainer 100 by the foot.

Preferably, most of the optional foot grip 1700 is made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven strips of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support the weight of the user. Preferred woven bands include, but are not limited to, woven bands of polymer fiber, such as nylon or polypropylene or some other polymer fiber. It is understood that a piece of flexible material according to the present invention may alternatively comprise at least two parts that are stitched, glued or otherwise attached to each other.

In one embodiment, each of the pair of grippers 123 is provided with one additional gripper 1700 for the foot, which helps to carry out exercises, including, but not limited to those shown in figa and E.

In a first embodiment of the foot additional gripper 1700, the flexible loop 1710 may be removably attached, as discussed later, to one of the pair of grippers 123. A specific embodiment of the foot additional gripper 1700 is shown in FIGS. 18A-D, with FIG. 18A is a perspective view of an additional foot gripper, FIG. 18B is a bottom view of an additional foot gripper, FIG. 18C is a side view of a portion of one of the fastener parts I capture and 18D is a plan view of the one of the parts for fixing the additional gripper. As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the foot grip 1700 is formed of three tapes: loop tapes 1801 and two attachment tapes 1803. With three tapes attached, as described below, loop tape 1801 forms a loop 1710, and two attachment tapes 1803 form a grip portion 1720.

The loop tape 1801 is made from a piece of tape having ends that are connected to form a loop. The loop tape 1801 is preferably a woven strip of polymer fiber 50.8 cm (20 inches) long and 3.81 cm (1.5) inches wide. In a preferred embodiment, the loop comprises two triangularly stitched 1815 portions, one of which is connected to the two ends of the loop tape 1801. Each of the two gripping attachment tapes 1803 is formed from a piece of tape having a first end 1807 with a first attachment surface 1809 and a second end 1811 with a second attachment surface 1813. The fastening tapes 1803 are preferably woven stripes of polymer fiber having a length of 19.05 cm (7.5 inches) and a width of 3.81 cm (1.5 inches). The attachment surfaces 1809 and 1811 are preferably attached to the loop tape 1801 by double sewing 1817, and the gripping attachment bands 1803 are preferably attached to the loop tape in the middle between the ends 1807 and 1811 by double sewing 1805.

Each fastening tape 1803 comprises fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on opposite sides. Preferably, surfaces 1809 and 1813 are aligned surfaces, such as matching hook and loop surfaces of a hook and loop fastening system, such as VELCRO® brand hook and loop fasteners. In a preferred embodiment, each fastening surface 1809 and 1813 is approximately 5.08 cm by 3.175 cm (2 by 1.25 inches).

The optional foot grip 1700 may be removably attached and used as described below. The gripper attachment portion 1720 of the additional foot gripper 1700 may be removably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123 by wrapping the entire length of each tape 1703 around the gripper 123a and making contact surfaces 1809 and 1813 for attachment on each tape 1803. Firmware 1815 allows loop 1710 open without twisting and provides a fixing tape for attaching the foot.

FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a grip that can be used either as a manual grip or as a grip for the foot and which is here referred to without limitation as a “combined” grip 2700. The grip 2700 can be generally similar to the grips or additional grips of the simulators 100, 400 or 1700, except as discussed in more detail below. Where possible, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numbers in the description of the options shown in FIGS. 4, 7, 17, 18 and 27.

In general, the combined gripper 2700 contains two elements that can be used as grips, which can be both at one end and at both ends of the simulator, including, but not limited to, the simulator 100 or 400. Thus, for example, a combined gripper 2700 may be at both ends 121, at both ends 421, or at one of the ends 421a or 421b. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 27, the gripper 2700 comprises a manual gripper 423a supported by a loop 425a of the tape 427a. More specifically, the material of the tape 427a passes through the loop 425a and is attached to the tape by a seam 2711. The grip 2700 also includes a loop 2710 supported at the end 421a.

In one embodiment, loop 2710 is a tape formed from at least one inelastic portion that is fastened together to form a continuous loop through portion 803, and the loop is thus connected to form a manual grip 423. Thus, for example, a manual grip 423a has a first end 423a-1 and 423a-2, which correspond to a first end 803-1 and a second end 803-2, respectively, of the inner cylindrical tubular part 803. In one embodiment, the loop 2710 is formed from at least one part of a woven strip with ends Crosslinked together to form a loop extending through a portion 803, whereby a portion of the loop hanging below the hand grip.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combined gripper 2800, which may be generally similar to the gripper 2700, except as discussed in more detail below. Where possible, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numbers in the description of the options shown in FIGS. 4, 7, 17, 18, 27 and 28.

Combination gripper 2800 comprises a flexible loop 2810 that includes a tape 2811 having an end 2812 and a length adjustment mechanism 2813. The tape 2811 passes through the tubular portion 803, and the length adjustment mechanism 2813 allows you to adjust the size of the loop 2810 by moving the end 2812 through the mechanism. The mechanism 2813, which may be, for example, a cam buckle as shown, or a hook and loop fastener of the VELCRO® trademark, allows the user to adjust the length of the loop 2810 according to the size of the user's body. The tape 2811 may either be removable from the manual grip 423a, or may have ends that are too large to allow removal of the grip, and thus cannot be removed from the manual grip. Alternatively (not shown), the tape 2811 and the end 2812 have matching fasteners, such as hook and loop fasteners of the VELCRO® brand, to prevent the end of the tape from hanging down.

A user of a combined grip, including but not limited to one of the combined grips 2700 or 2800, has the choice of exercise using any manual grip 423a to exercise, as shown, for example, in any of FIGS. 15A-15I, 16A or 16B. Alternatively, the user of the combined gripper 2700 or 2800 may exercise, for example, placing the foot between the manual gripper 423 and the loop 2710 or 2810, similar to using the gripper 1700, as shown in figa or 17B.

In one embodiment, the grip 423 has a length of 12.7 cm (5 inches), and the loop 2710 has a length of approximately 50.8 cm (20 inches). In another embodiment, the loop portion 2710, which is not located inside the portion 803, has a lining in the form of soft material with a thickness of 3.175 mm (1/8 inch), including, but not limited to, rubber based on polychloroprene, such as neoprene. In another embodiment, the length of the loop 2810 can be adjusted from about 30.48 cm to about 58.42 cm (12 to 23 inches).

In yet another embodiment, the loop 2711 or 2811 does not form a loop passing through part 803, but is attached at or near the ends 803-1, 803-2.

Another example of an additional gripper is an additional finger gripper 1900, which is shown in FIGS. 19A-19C for three different exercises when attached to the grippers 123 of the simulator 100. The finger gripper assembly 1900 has loops 1910 for receiving and gripping large finger and one or more other fingers, and part 1920 for attaching a grip for attaching devices to the grip of the simulator. The gripper attachment portion 1920 may be removably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123. In one embodiment, there are two loops 1910: a first loop 1910a and a second loop 1910b. When the additional finger gripper 1900 is attached in this manner, the finger F1 may be threaded through one of the loops, for example the first loop 1910a, as shown in FIG. 19A, the finger F1 may be threaded through the first loop, and the finger F2 may be threaded through the second loop 1910b, as shown in FIG. 19B, or two fingers F1 and F2 may be threaded through the first loop, and finger F3 and finger F4 may be threaded through the second loop, as shown in FIG. 19C.

In one embodiment, each of the pair of grippers 123 is provided with one additional finger gripper 1900. When a finger or fingers are thus threaded through at least one of the loops 910, force can be applied by pulling the trainer 100. The additional finger gripper 1900 works in the same way as the finger grippers 4001.

A specific embodiment of the additional finger gripper 1900 is shown in FIGS. 20A-C, where FIG. 20A is a perspective view of the device, FIG. 20B is a top view of 20B-20B, and FIG. 20C is a sectional side view along line 20C- 20C. The additional finger gripper 1900 contains two loops 1910 — the first loop 1910a and the second loop 1910b, and the gripping attachment portion 1920 comprises three parts 1920a, 1920b, 1920s. More specifically, fixture 1900 is formed of five tapes: loop tapes 2001, three attachment tapes 1803 and warp tapes 2003. With five tapes attached as described below, the loop tape 2001 forms a first loop 1910a and a finger loop 1910b, each of which can receive at least one finger, and each of the three fastening tapes 1803 forms one of the parts 1920a, 1920b, 1920c to secure the grip. Preferably, most of the finger grip 1900 is made of the same material as the manual grip 1700.

In a preferred embodiment, the loop tape 2001 is made of a woven strip of polymer fiber having a length of 54.61 cm (21.5 inches) and a width of 2.54 cm (1 inch), and the base tape 2003 is preferably a woven strip of polymer fiber having a length of 5 , 08 cm (2 in.) And 2.54 cm (1 in.) Wide. Preferred fastener tapes 1803 have been discussed previously. The finger gripper 1900 is fastened with three seams 2007, each of which extends through one of the three fastening tapes 1803 and through the loop tape 2001 and the base tape 2003. In a preferred embodiment, the seams 2007 are double stitched sections. As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20C, a portion of the loop tape 2001 projects between each of the three fastening tapes 1803 to form loops 1910a and 1910b. Preferably, loops 1910a and 1910b are formed from segments of loop tape 1901 that are approximately 20.32 cm (8 inches) long. The loop tape 2001 preferably exceeds the length of the warp tape 2003 by the length of the two loops 1910a and 1910b between adjacent fastening tapes 1803.

The optional finger gripper 1900 can be removably attached and is used as follows. The gripper attachment portion 1920 of the tool 1900 can be detachably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123 by contacting the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each tape 1803. When the fixture 1900 is secured in this manner, a finger can be passed through one of the loops, for example, loop 1910a as shown in FIG. 20A, one finger may be threaded through each of the loops 1910a and 1910b, as shown in FIG. 20B, or two fingers may be threaded through each of the loops 1910a and 1910b, as shown in FIG. When a finger or fingers are thus threaded through at least one of the loops 1910, the user can apply force to the simulator 100.

A third example of an additional gripper is an additional gripper 2100, which is shown in FIGS. 21A-21C attached to the grippers 123 of the simulator 100. The additional gripper 2100 has several cords 2110 that can be gripped in various combinations, as explained below, and part 2120 for gripper mounts. In general, the number of cords 2110 can be from one to five or more, preferably their number is four, and each cord has the same diameter and length. It is also preferred that the gripping length of the cords is sufficient for the human palm, for example from 10.16 cm to 15.24 cm (4 to 6 inches), and that there is sufficient additional length to allow the user to pass his hand between the cords, as shown in figa-21C. In one embodiment, the additional gripper 2100 has four cords designated as a first cord 2110a, a second cord 2110b, a third cord 2110c and a fourth cord 2110d. Cords can be captured in almost any combination, so the user can capture any number of cords, from one cord to all four. 21A shows a hand H gripping three cords, for example a first cord 2110a, a second cord 2110b and a third cord 2110c, FIG. 21B shows a hand gripping two cords, for example a first and second cord, and FIG. 21C shows a hand gripping one cord For example, the first cord.

The gripper attachment portion 2120 may be removably attached, as discussed below, to one of the pair of grippers 123. When the optional gripper 2100 is secured in this manner, one to all of the cords 2210 may be gripped and force may be applied by tensioning the simulator 100. In one embodiment, each of the pair of grippers 123 is provided with one additional gripper 2100.

A specific embodiment of the additional gripper 2100 is shown in FIGS. 22A-D, where FIG. 22A is a perspective view of the additional gripper, FIG. 22B is a top view of the tool, FIG. 22C is a bottom view of the tool, and FIG. 22D is a side view in section along the line 22D-22D shown in figs. The additional gripping device 2100 is formed of four tapes, namely the base tape 2205, the front tape 2207 and two fastening tapes 1803, and two cords 2201 and 2203. The cords 2110 are formed from two longer cords 2201 and 2203, and the gripping fastening part 2120 is formed from tapes 2205, 2207 and 1803.

The two tapes 1803 forming the gripper holding portion 2120 are attached by their respective central parts between the ends of the base tape 2205 and the front tape 2207. The four cords 2110a-d are formed from longer cords 2201 and 2203. In particular, as shown in FIG. 22B, cords 2101 and 2103 are located side by side and bent in half. Each cord forms a loop 2213 near the middle of the cords 2101 and 2103 connected together by a strapping 2109 to form a loop, and with the four ends of the cords 2101 and 2103 connected by a strapping 2109. In a sectional view in Fig. 22D, the cord 2203 is shown with the first end 2213 and the second end 2217 connected together by strapping 2209, and a central part 2215 forming a loop 2213 around the ribbon 2207. Each cord 2101 and 2103 is doubled and thus each cord forms two cords between the strands 2109 and 2111. In particular, the cord 2101 forms the cords 2210a and 2210b and cord 2103 forms cords 2210c and 2210d.

Tapes 2105 and 2107 are preferably woven stripes of polymer fiber. The base tape 2105 preferably has a length of 12.7 cm (5 inches) and a width of 2.54 cm (1 inch), and the front tape 2107 preferably has a length of 15.24 mm (6 inches) and a width of 2.54 (1 inch). Cords 2101 and 2103 are preferably cotton cords of approximately 50.8 cm to 76.2 cm (20 to 30 inches) in length, more preferably 55.88 cm to 66.04 cm (22 to 26 inches) in length and even more preferably about 60.96 cm (24 inches). Cords 2101 and 2103 have a diameter of preferably from 1.27 cm to 2.54 cm _^(1/2 to 1 inch) and more preferably about 1.905 cm (3/4 inch). The connections between the tapes 2105 and 2107 and the fastening tapes 1803 are preferably double stitched. The result is a gripper 2100 having four cords with a grip length of approximately 25.4 cm (10 inches), providing ample space for the user's hand to pass between the cords 2110 and gripping them.

Optional gripper 2100 may be removably attached and used as such. The gripper attachment portion 2120 may be removably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123 by contacting the attachment surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each tape 1803. When the additional finger gripper 2100 is secured in this manner, one, two, three, or all four cords 2110a d can be captured by hand. For example, FIG. 22A illustrates cords 2110a, 2110b and 2110c captured by a user, FIG. 22B shows cords 2110a and 2110b captured by a user, and FIG. 22C shows a cord 2110a captured by a user. When the cords 2110 are captured in this manner, the user can apply force to the simulator 100.

Although the invention (s) presented herein has been described in the context of specific preferred embodiments and examples, those skilled in the art will understand that the invention (s) is outside the scope of the specific options described and may have other alternative embodiments and / or applications and obvious modifications and equivalents. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the invention (s) described herein should not be limited to the specific options described above, but should be determined only by the claims that follow.

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1. A device for performing exercises, comprising an inelastic part having a first end on which a first loop and a second loop are located, and a hand grip attached to said first and second loops, said device being configured to support a user's weight by means of said hand grip, the specified loop or some combination thereof, characterized in that the second loop is a continuous loop that passes through a manual grip. 2. The device according to claim 1, in which the inelastic part has a second end on which the third loop and fourth loop are located, and said hand grip is a first hand grip, said device further comprising a second hand grip attached to said third and fourth loops wherein the fourth loop is a continuous loop passing through a manual grip. 3. The device according to claim 1 or 2, in which at least one manual grip, the first or second, contains a rigid part. 4. The device according to claim 3, in which the specified rigid part has a length not less than the length of the fist. 5. The device according to claim 3, in which the specified rigid part and at least one loop, the second or fourth, are sized to hold the foot. 6. The device according to claim 1, in which the specified manual grip is attached with the formation of a single whole to the first loop. 7. The device according to claim 1, in which the second loop is attached to form a single unit to the first loop. 8. The device according to claim 1, in which the second loop is attached with the formation of a single whole to a manual grip. 9. The device according to claim 1, in which the second loop is removably attached to the first loop. 10. The device according to claim 1, in which the second loop is attached with the possibility of removal to a manual grip. 11. The device according to claim 1, in which the second loop has an adjustable length.

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